Michael Thiessmeier, MBA, MSc

President at Cyber Eagle

San Francisco, United States

Michael Thiessmeier is an esteemed cybersecurity executive and strategic thought leader at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity to advance global digital security and innovation. With over two decades of expertise, he has significantly contributed to shaping the cyber landscape both in Silicon Valley and on international platforms.

Michael further honed his expertise through executive education at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Cornell. His professional qualifications are augmented by over 60 industry certifications from worldwide known bodies such as ISACA, ISC2, and SANS, solidifying his leadership and technical expertise.

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the U.S National AI and Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (NAIC ISAO), he leads efforts in fostering international cooperation and developing strategies to leverage AI for cybersecurity enhancements. Under his leadership, NAIC ISAO has become a pivotal entity in national security, growing to over 500 members and establishing significant partnerships with NATO, the United Nations, and numerous government bodies worldwide.

Michael'a Silicon Valley tenure includes transformative roles with hyper-growth startups, notably leading to successful public exits valued at $1.6 billion and $260 million. He also played a critical role during the PlayStation 4 launch at Sony, showcasing his ability to drive technology strategy and innovation in high-stakes environments.

Michael's contributions to the ISO as a U.S. delegate and co-editor have influenced over 40 leading information security standards globally, including significant work on ISO 27034. His dedication to the industry has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Lawrence D. Eicher Leadership Award and three International Volunteer Recognition Awards from ISACA.

Michael is driven by a commitment to excellence and a vision to integrate AI with cybersecurity to not only protect but also enhance infrastructures and information systems globally. His work continues to set benchmarks in cybersecurity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in protecting digital assets and information in an increasingly interconnected world.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: San Francisco, CA and Riga, Latvia
Speaking Topics: Polymorphic Agentic Cyberdefense, Cyber Diplomacy, Intersection of Cybersecurity & AI

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Cyber Eagle

President

http://www.cybereagle.ai

Company Type: Enterprise

Business Unit: Executive Leadership

Theatre: Global

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Number of Employees: 11-50

Company Founded Date: 2024

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Agentic AI 30.33

AI 30.01

AI Governance 30.72

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Cloud 30.06

Cybersecurity 30.33

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Publications & Experience

10 Article/Blogs

After JadePuffer: What Deterrence Looks Like When Offense Runs Without Operators
Import from medium.com
July 10, 2026

JadePuffer did not remove the human principal from cyber offense. It demonstrated that a human can delegate much of the operational decision loop to an agent — and that deterrence doctrine still assumes a human operator is present to receive the signal.In its July 1 disclosure, Sysdig assesse

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